Interview with Illustrator, Concept Artist and Animation Enthusiast Henrique Lira

How would you like your work to be used in the future?

One of the main goals of my artwork is to increase the number of smiles in the world – if I achieve that, boy, I’m getting a brand new smile myself!

Besides that I would love if my work (and my story itself) become a positive influence in the life of others, inspiring them to pursue their dreams, what they believe and love.

There are so many amazing illustrators out there. Do you have any specific illustrator that inspires you in your work? If so, can you tell us who that illustrator is and how s/he inspires you?

Indeed, I have! I must say that my current favourite artist is Mr. Dice Tsutsumi, the wizard of colours and emotions. His work is my main inspiration nowadays and I wish someday I have the honor of shaking his hand personally and say: GIVE ME YOUR POWERS!

What is your working environment like?

Some might say I live in a pirate ship with two parrots and a one-eyed scurvy dog called Johnny – well, they’re lying. I don’t have parrots. But the truth is that I work at home with a 13” notebook in a fine L shaped large table located in a room filled with small pirates, a huge artwork of the artist John Avon signed and a couple of artbooks. It’s a quiet and pleasant place, as a workspace should be. Oh yeah, there’s also a small bouncing-head monkey here, and I guess he really enjoys my musics.

Are you currently working on any project you are excited about? If so, can you tell us a brief overview of that project?

I just finished a short promo animation with Nickelodeon International of a possible future pre-school show that I had the pleasure of being the creator and director. It’s based on my short “Harrdy”, and it was an awesome experience to be able to work with them! Right now I’m taking a break, as I spent a lot of time and energy on this last project! But good things are about to come!

More about Henrique Lira

Henrique Lira claims to be so passionate in everything he does in the world of art. You can find more of his works on his Behance profile.

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